According to ghana news agency:istrict health management system, including weak leadership governance structures, lack of autonomy in decision-making, and limited community involvement in healthcare processes, which threaten the successful implementation of NoP.
Additional issues highlighted by Mr. Ayamba included human resource management problems, inadequate financial management, inefficient resource utilization, and logistical challenges such as supply chain management deficiencies and shortages of essential medicines. He also noted the lack of specialized services and poor quality of care due to insufficient supervision and monitoring.
Despite these challenges, Mr. Ayamba encouraged Physician Assistants to remain committed to their work, acknowledging their significant contributions to improving healthcare outcomes in Ghana. He urged them to focus on self-development and continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, Director General of the GHS, through Dr. Obiri
Yeboah, Deputy Director General of the GHS, acknowledged the challenges and affirmed the GHS’s commitment to addressing them through policy interventions and collaboration with the GPAA. Dr. Senanu Kwesi Dzokoto, Deputy Volta Regional Director of Health, also emphasized the role of healthcare professionals in the success of the country’s health system.
Volta Regional Minister Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, in a speech read for him, appealed to the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance to grant financial clearance to unemployed Physician Assistants who have completed their training, stressing the urgent need for their services in underserved areas.
The conference, themed ‘Leveraging the Networks of Practice Implementation to Accelerate the Attainment of Universal Health Coverage: Resource Constraints at the Sub-District Level Under the Microscope,’ served as a platform for discussions on healthcare delivery and advocacy for policies addressing the challenges facing the profession. It brought together GPAA
members, regional executives, representatives from the Ghana Health Service, and traditional leaders to engage in dialogue and seek support from policymakers.